Innovative Leadership Research Articles

Sustainable futures: leveraging green intellectual capital, HRM, innovation and leadership

PurposeAchieving sustainability goals for manufacturing firms depends on green human resource management practices and green intellectual capital. This study explores how sustainable approaches, such as green human resource management practices, green intellectual capital, sustainable leadership and green innovation, enhance sustainable performance. Therefore, this study aims to determine whether green intellectual capital and innovation mediate between green human resources management practices and sustainable performance in Pakistan’s manufacturing industry.Design/methodology/approachThe data were collected from 458 executives representing 155 (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector in Pakistan using a self-administered questionnaire. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was employed for the data analysis.FindingsThe results indicated that green human resource management practices positively impact green intellectual capital, green innovation and sustainable performance. Additionally, green intellectual capital significantly affects both green innovation and sustainable performance. Furthermore, green intellectual capital and innovation mediate the relationship between green human resource management practices and sustainable performance. Results also reveal that sustainable leadership significantly moderates the relationships between green human resource management practices, green intellectual capital and green innovation.Practical implicationsThe results of this study assist practitioners in appreciating and assessing the significance of green intellectual capital and green human resource management techniques. It also emphasizes the importance of green innovation and sustainable leadership in fostering sustainable performance.Originality/valueThis study guides managers and policymakers on how green human resource management practices, intellectual capital, innovation and sustainable leadership enable firms to achieve sustainable performance goals.

Ambidextrous leadership and innovation ambidexterity in a business function: the role of managers’ psychological capital and proactive personality

Purpose Recognizing the crucial role of leadership in innovation, this study aims to investigate the role of ambidextrous leadership (opening and closing leadership behaviors) in marketing departments’ innovation ambidexterity (exploratory and exploitative innovations), including the mediating and moderating roles of marketing managers’ psychological capital (PsyCap) and proactive personality, respectively. Design/methodology/approach A two-wave survey of 198 marketing managers from firms in Vietnam was conducted. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was used in hypotheses testing (net effects), and necessary condition analysis was used to decipher the necessity level of the determinants of innovation ambidexterity. Findings Opening leadership behavior positively affects exploratory innovation while closing leadership behavior enhances exploitative innovation. The effect of opening leadership behavior on exploratory innovation is mediated and moderated by PsyCap and proactive personality, respectively; the opposite is found for the relationship between closing leadership behavior and exploitative innovation. Finally, PsyCap is a necessary condition for exploratory innovation, whereas PsyCap and closing leadership behavior are necessary conditions for exploitative innovation. Practical implications Firms should pay attention to the role of ambidexterity in leadership to enable marketing managers to direct their marketing departments to acquire new knowledge, skills and processes, and reinforce existing ones to foster innovation ambidexterity. They should also consider the necessary role of the factors that help achieve the desired level of target outcomes. Originality/value This study identifies two boundary conditions (PsyCap, a mediator; and proactive personality, a moderator) for the relationship between opening leadership behavior and exploratory innovation. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is among the first to decipher the necessity level of the determinants of innovation ambidexterity.

Towards Systemic Leadership Resilience: Proposing the Hybrid Artificial Intelligent Leader in Response to Economic Crises

ABSTRACTResearchers now understand that the Great Recession stemmed from a “systemic leadership failure,” involving various entities such as the government, financial institutions, investors, homeowners, and regulators. Consequently, traditional leadership approaches of the time came under intense scrutiny, necessitating a shift in leadership perception and mentality. This paper conducts a comprehensive examination of existing literature on the primary leadership approaches prevalent before, during and after the global economic and financial crisis era (i.e., 2007–2009). The study aims to synthesize existing approaches and explore new leadership paradigms necessary to foster a more inclusive, prosperous, and responsible business environment. Furthermore, through critical analysis, this paper proposes a new type of leader capable of predicting, avoiding, and effectively overcoming potential future economic crises: the hybrid artificial intelligent (AI) leader. Considering contemporary technological advancements, the study contributes to the theory by providing a description of the proposed innovative leadership approach and justifying its effectiveness in addressing economic crises.

The Influence of Innovative Leaders as Communication Development Agent in Leveraging Digital Technology Use Amongst Indonesian Teachers

Teacher's digital technology use has become an enormous challenge in the school digital transformation program process. This study aims to analyze the emerging role of innovative leadership in influencing digital technology use and to test the relationship between innovative leadership, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and digital technology use among teachers at the Sekolah Penggerak program in Indonesia. This study explores a modified technology acceptance model as the theoretical framework. Three hundred ninety-seven teachers participated in this research through a simple random sampling method. The study results show the significant role of innovative leadership in influencing teachers' digital technology use when mediated by perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use with a p-value of 0,000. Innovative leadership continuously has a significant direct effect on perceived usefulness, with a value of 0,000. It also shows positive effects on perceived ease of use with a value of 0,000. Moreover, data analysis shows that innovative leadership is perceived as sufficiently high, with a scale of 4,22 out of 5 points. Furthermore, being skilful at team building is perceived as a powerful indicator, contributing 4,25 out of 5 points. Not only team building, being visionary, skilful at relationship building, and confident at risk-taking is also statistically proven to be sufficient, with score results of 4,22, 4,21, and 4,21 for each indicator. Teachers' digital technology use also reached 3.82 out of a 5-point scale, which shows high results on the digital technology use variable index.

What Boards Need to Know: What's Next for Stakeholder Capitalism

Dr. Noa Gafni is a thought leader and expert in social innovation. She speaks frequently on topics related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, contributes to leading publications, and consults with clients on how impact and inclusion drive innovation. In this article, she gives an assessment of the current backlash against ESG and diversity, equity, and inclusion and what it means for boards.

Change Management Strategies in Improving Organizational Resilience: An Approach Based on Innovation, Digitalization, and Adaptive Leadership

Changes in a dynamic business environment require organizations to develop effective change management strategies to improve organizational resilience. This research discusses change management strategies in improving organizational resilience through innovation-based approaches, digitalization, and adaptive leadership. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study design to analyze change management strategies in improving organizational resilience through innovation, digitalization, and adaptive leadership. The results showed that change management strategies based on innovation, digitalization, and adaptive leadership have a significant role in improving organizational resilience. Innovation allows organizations to stay relevant by creating new solutions in the face of evolving challenges. Digitalization plays a role in improving operational efficiency, accelerating decision-making, and opening up new opportunities through the use of technology. Meanwhile, adaptive leadership is a key factor in directing change with flexibility, building a culture that is responsive to external dynamics, and empowering human resources to be more responsive to change. The results of this study provide insights for organizational leaders in designing effective change management strategies to achieve resilience and sustainable growth.

Associations between psychological fitness and creative self-efficacy among academically gifted university students in light of some variables

Two important factors that can have a significant impact on university students' academic achievement and general well-being are psychological fitness (PF) and creative self-efficacy (CSE). The study aimed to investigate the relationship between academically gifted students' psychological fitness and creative self-efficacy. A purposeful sample of 380 academically gifted male and female students was chosen from Helwan University to meet the study's goals. The subjects were given the PF scale and the CSE scale using a descriptive correlational analytical approach. The findings showed that PF and CSE differed statistically significantly between males and females, in favor of females. Furthermore, there were no significant differences in PF or CSE according to the academic specialization variable or the gender-academic specialization interaction. Additionally, the results showed that PF and CSE were positively correlated. By integrating these insights into psychological and educational programs, institutions can empower academically gifted students to achieve their full potential while maintaining resilience and emotional stability. These efforts are essential for fostering a generation of innovative leaders capable of navigating complex challenges and contributing meaningfully to society.

Creative Leadership and Institutional Excellence in the Digital Transformation Era: A Systematic Review

The rapid advancement of digital technologies has necessitated innovative leadership approaches to enhance institutional performance and maintain competitiveness. Creative leadership plays a crucial role in navigating the complexities of digital transformation by fostering an environment of innovation, adaptability, and continuous learning. This study examines the impact of creative leadership on institutional performance within the context of digital transformation at Qatar University. Through a systematic review, the research explores how creative leadership influences the adoption of digital transformation strategies and their subsequent effects on institutional efficiency and effectiveness. The study highlights key initiatives at Qatar University, including partnerships with Coursera and Google Cloud, to enhance digital learning and faculty development. Findings suggest that creative leadership facilitates a culture of innovation, supports digital engagement, and strengthens industry-academia collaboration, ultimately contributing to improved institutional performance. The study offers theoretical insights into the relationship between creative leadership and digital transformation while providing practical recommendations for higher education institutions seeking to optimize their leadership strategies in the digital era.

IoV and Blockchain for Traffic Optimization in Ro-Ro Terminals: A Case Study in the Spanish Port System

This study examines the integration of the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) and blockchain as tools to optimize traffic management in Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) terminals within the Spanish port system. Faced with increasing operational complexity, these technologies present innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce waiting times, and ensure transparency in data management. The methodology follows five main phases: analysis of the current scenario, establishment of a baseline, calculations to evaluate key outcomes, analysis of blockchain implementation, and discussion of results. Key variables include waiting times, vehicular flow, CO2 emissions, and operational costs, comparing manual and automated scenarios. The findings reveal that the combined use of IoV and blockchain can increase vehicular flow by up to 70%, reduce waiting times by 2.56 min, and decrease CO2 emissions by 57.74 kg per hour. Additionally, automation significantly reduces operational costs, yielding average savings of over EUR 500 per hour. This study concludes that adopting these technologies transforms port operations by fostering sustainability, efficiency, and safety. However, challenges remain, including high initial implementation costs and system interoperability issues. This work underscores the need for strategic approaches to overcome these barriers and positions Spanish ports as potential leaders in logistics innovation, aligning with global demands for sustainable, efficient, and transparent port operations.

Impact of Innovative Leadership on Employees Performance

The main objective of this study is to identify the relationship between innovative leadership and employee performance within a banking institution in Aden- Yemen which is ( Al-Qutaibi Islamic Bank )Where the problem statement was represented to answer the following question : What is the impact of innovative leadership with it’s dimensions on employees performance with it’s dimensions in the banking sector targeting (Al-Qutaibi Islamic Bank -Aden)? The researchers used the descriptive analytical method and statistical program (SPSS) to determine the sample items, there were 60 questionnaires that was used for the analysis. The sample appropriate for study was 51 questionnaires after excluding the 9 invalid ones. Results showed that Employees reported positive perceptions of innovative leadership practices, with high average scores in empowerment, communication, creativity, and collaboration. This study concluded that Innovative leadership styles emphasises on empowerment, communication, creativity, and collaboration to have a significant positive impact on employee perception and performance in a banking environment. The study recommends developing methods that can be used to measure innovation performance. The study relies on self-reported data and focuses on a single organization. Future studies could explore objective measures of innovation and expand research to other industries.

Competing Visions for the Soul of Canada's Health and Healthcare System.

Competing Visions for the Soul of Canada's Health and Healthcare System.

The Role of Design Thinking, Critical Thinking and Innovation in Apple's Market Leadership

Apple Inc. applies innovation for improving different features like blending iPod and phone features to create the iPhone, replacing Touch ID with Face ID for better security, changing its chip architecture from Intel to Apple Silicon, eradicating headphone jacks to push wireless technology, and reversing traditional product interactions with gesture-based navigation. This innovation has helped Apple in maintaining its market leadership and user-centric design approach.This research paper surveys the way Apple Inc. has maintained its competitive edge after applying design thinking, critical thinking, and innovation. This work will also analyze and present the impact of Apple's ecosystem, the use of SCAMPER model, and how strategic decisions are shaping different industry trends by reviewing Apple's user-centric methodology. The findings provide understanding about Apple's product expansion mechanism, customer retention, and future innovation developments. A case study methodology is used in this paper by presenting comparison of Apple's innovation strategy with its competitors.

Innovative Leadership in Driving Organizational Innovation and Performance A Systematic Literature Review

This systematic literature review examines the role of innovative leadership in fostering organizational innovation and enhancing performance. Using the PRISMA framework, 131 relevant studies from 2015 to 2024 were analysed to explore the relationships between leadership styles, innovation processes, and organizational outcomes. The results highlight that transformational and creative leadership are pivotal in cultivating a culture of innovation by promoting knowledge sharing, employee engagement, and strategic adaptability. These leadership styles enable organizations to respond effectively to dynamic market demands and emerging challenges, such as digital transformation and sustainability. The study also emphasizes the importance of innovative leadership in achieving organizational performance by aligning strategies with innovation goals and improving overall adaptability. Emerging themes, including digital transformation, sustainability, and entrepreneurial leadership, illustrate the evolving demands placed on leaders in modern contexts. This review bridges gaps in the existing literature by providing a comprehensive synthesis of the impact of innovative leadership on both innovation and performance, while identifying key areas for future research. The findings contribute to the theoretical understanding of innovative leadership and offer practical insights for organizations seeking to thrive in competitive and fast-changing environments.

The Principal's Approach to Improving Teacher Performance at SDN Sumur Dalam Based on Local Wisdom

This research aims to analyze the principal's strategy in improving teacher performance at primary school based on local wisdom. School principals have a central role in creating a conducive work environment and encouraging teachers to improve their professionalism and teaching quality. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. The research results show that school principals implement various strategies based on local wisdom, such as building a work culture based on the values ​​of mutual cooperation, deliberation, and respect for teacher achievements. Apart from that, the school principal also provides support in the form of training, coaching and providing ongoing motivation. Internal and external factors that influence teacher performance are also analyzed to find more effective solutions. The implication of this research is the importance of adaptive and innovative school principal leadership in improving the quality of education. With the right strategy, teacher performance can be improved significantly, thereby having a positive impact on the quality of learning and student achievement.

Green intellectual capital driving green competitive advantage: The mediation of green innovation and transformational leadership

Green intellectual capital driving green competitive advantage: The mediation of green innovation and transformational leadership

Pioneering Librarian and Innovative Leader: Dr Carmel Maguire 24 September 1933 – 20 October 2024

Pioneering Librarian and Innovative Leader: Dr Carmel Maguire 24 September 1933 – 20 October 2024

The U.S.-China Innovation Gap: The Chinese Advantage of Backwardness

Latecomers in the economic development process can leverage existing innovations and technologies available globally. This paper examines China’s "advantage of backwardness" using data on innovation provided by the Global Innovation Index (GII), published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). I develop a simple theoretical framework to explain the advantage of backwardness and apply this to analyse China’s innovation gap with the United States. The analysis assumes that the United States represents the leading country in innovations. This assumption enables a comparison between the two large economies and tests a hypothesis with not only economic but also purported political and military implications. According to the theory of backwardness, China’s innovation level is converging with that of the United States. This raises the question: can China’s innovation level eventually surpass that of the United States? In other words, if China is developing by capitalizing on its technological backwardness relative to the United States, can it, at some point, become the global leader in innovations? This paper explores this question by analysing 18 observations spanning the period from 2007 to 2024, offering a speculative perspective on whether China can surpass the United States in innovation leadership. Keywords: Advantage of Backwardness, GII index, WIPO, US, China, Innovation, Technology, Leadership, Development

Pengaruh Literasi Keuangan, Kepemimpinan Transformasional, dan Akses Teknologi Terhadap Efisiensi Anggaran dan Pelayanan Publik

This study explores the influence of financial literacy, transformational leadership, and access to technology on budget efficiency and quality of public services in Indonesia. With a quantitative approach using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), this study involved a saturated sample of relevant public sector organizations. The results of the analysis show that financial literacy has a significant effect on budget efficiency, where mastery of financial information supports more appropriate decision making. In addition, transformational leadership has been shown to encourage innovation and motivation in the work environment, which in turn improves the quality of public services. Access to technology acts as a catalyst that strengthens the relationship between financial literacy and public services, increasing transparency and efficiency of the administrative process. The synergy between these three elements creates more responsive and accountable governance, providing a positive impact on society. These findings emphasize the importance of integrating financial literacy, innovative leadership, and technology in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of public sector management. This study is expected to be a reference for policy makers in designing better and more sustainable resource management strategies.

Do Minority-Serving Institutions Make a Difference in the Engagement and Outcomes of Minority College Students? Empirical Evidence from China.

This study uses nationally representative data from the Chinese College Student Survey (CCSS) (N = 37,508) to examine the impact of minority-serving institutions (MSIs) on learning opportunities, processes, and outcomes for ethnic minority college students. The CCSS uses a self-report questionnaire with multiple scales to measure ethnic minority students' development, including family and ethnic background, university admission opportunities, learning behavior and psychology, and skill development in areas such as leadership and innovative thinking. We employ logistic regression and propensity score matching and find that MSIs offer valuable learning opportunities to minority students from ethnic areas and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as those with weak academic preparation. Furthermore, these institutions enhance ethnic minority students' engagement in active and cooperative learning, participation in high-impact educational activities, acquisition of knowledge and skills, innovative thinking, leadership development, and overall growth. However, MSIs are less effective at fostering interpersonal relationships. Additionally, MSIs exert a significant positive influence on college students from ethnic groups characterized by strong religious affiliations or low average educational levels, particularly in terms of learning behaviors and both academic and social integration.

Steering Innovation: Leadership's Role in Tech Companies

It is necessary to have effective leaders in determining the enclosure of new products in technology organizations because of increased competition. This is why leaders also have the major responsibility of fostering organizational creativeness and flexibility. They contribute towards innovation by implementing the policies that encourage teamwork, support taken of risks in new ideas and ensure resources are placed in a way that supports innovation. The present paper explores the crucial roles of leadership in managing technological development issues, and possibly nurturing innovations. Some of the issues discussed include the delegation of authority to teams, cross functional integration and sustaining mechanisms which provide organizations with long term direction. Drawing from examples of tech leaders, the paper demonstrates how these leaders have influenced change and the need to be forward-looking. Keywords Leadership and Innovation, Adaptive Strategies, Product Innovation Strategies, Innovation in Tech Companies, Leadership in Technology, Driving Innovation, Innovation Leadership Roles, Creative Leadership in Tech.